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Want to work for the NRO? Glimpse a day in the life of a Recording and Production Fellow
Zander Bacon had never envisioned becoming a pivotal part of bringing an orchestra to life … at least not in the heavy lifting capacity. But when Bacon took the position of Recording and Production Fellow at the National Repertory Orchestra last summer, it proved to...
The NRO named High Country Conservation’s Resource Wise Rookie of Year
It’s true that the National Repertory Orchestra has a profound impact on its young musicians and audiences, but when it comes to the planet, the organization takes special measures to tread as lightly as possible. The efforts have not gone unnoticed. This December,...
Diversity is a key goal for the National Repertory Orchestra
Every year during orchestra application season, the National Repertory Orchestra receives dozens of “blind” auditions from the Sphinx Organization. With the absence of visuals, this means applicants’ musical talent is making the full impression for the selection...
The NRO is on a mission to raise $30K via Colorado Gives Day
The National Repertory Orchestra wrapped up its 30th anniversary season in Breckenridge last summer with more free programming and community outreach than ever before. From now until Colorado Gives Day on Dec. 5, the organization is on a mission to raise $30,000 to put toward its annual $1.8-million operating budget.
From NRO to New World Symphony with Natalie Koh
Growing up in Singapore and learning to play the violin at age 5, Natalie Koh didn’t relish playing an instrument until much later, when she realized it didn’t have to be a solitary pastime.
Six Ways to Make Your Audition Shine
The NRO’s application period for the 2024 season kicks off Monday, October 16, and while all auditions are now submitted remotely, they still must be recorded in a single take with no edits. Also, with hundreds of the world’s most talented young musicians vying for one of just 80 spots in the orchestra, the competition is fierce.
According to NRO Music Director Michael Stern, here are a few obvious and not-so-obvious ways to make an audition stand out.
Alum Spotlight – From the NRO to the Virginia Symphony Orchestra
At age 25, Amanda Frampton finds her career already soaring. This August, she became the Operations Manager at the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, but can’t imagine taking on such a role without learning the ropes during her two summers with the National Repertory Orchestra.
The NRO’s 30th season is about to end
As quickly as it arrived, the National Repertory Orchestra’s 30th anniversary season in Breckenridge is about to end. With only a few days left in the NRO festival season, NRO Music Director Michael Stern took a moment to reflect on what, other than this being the orchestra’s monumental third decade in Breck, has set the 2023 season apart.
Robert Moody stands in for Michael Stern
The National Repertory Orchestra (NRO) announces Robert Moody, Music Director of the Memphis Symphony Orchestra and Music Director of the Arizona Musicfest, will conduct “Mahler’s World – Symphony No. 5” on Saturday, August 5, at the Riverwalk Center in Breckenridge.